10+ Most Beautiful Squares and Streets in Marbella
Marbella is often overlooked, and many travellers only associate it with its luxurious port, beach resorts and party vibes, but I want to prove to everyone that the city has more to offer, including stunning streets and squares.
In fact, Marbella can be as charming as the other small villages in Malaga; you just need to know where to walk.
Marbella is like home to me; I’m from the area and love spending time there, so the following list includes the prettiest streets and squares in the city.
Spoiler: most of these are in the Casco Antiguo, the historic centre.
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Calle Carmen
The most emblematic street in Marbella is Calle Carmen. Not only is it picturesque, but it’s also the street where the most important events take place.
For example, when it’s Easter, our processions go through this street leading to La Encarnación Church.
What makes it the most photographed street in Marbella is its wall decorated with hanging flower pots. I love the blue pots against the white mural because they pop up, even more so with the beautiful red carnations.
On top of this, you get a straight view of La Encarnación church tower.
While I also love Calle Carmen, I prefer to take photos from the stairs next to it, too. Here’s the exact spot I mean.
Calle Nueva
From my perspective, Calle Nueva has always been one of the most beautiful streets in Marbella.
You have indie shops selling leather boots, clothing and high-quality olive oil on both sides and a gorgeous bunch of greenery in the middle of the street where bougainvillaea flowers blossom.
However, the street has become a must-see spot, where many travellers stop to take pictures, since they added the big white capital letters that read Marbella.
Plaza de los Naranjos
No list of the most beautiful squares in Marbella is complete without mentioning Plaza de Los Naranjos.
But there’s more than beauty in this square, it’s the most rich in history, and this is shown in its historical buildings like Casa del Corregidor, the old town and Ermita de Santiago church.
Every corner is picturesque, and I personally love spending time enjoying a refreshing drink at Churrería Ramón while taking in the lively atmosphere and people watching.
No matter if it’s summer or winter, it’s an unmissable spot in Marbella.
Many events take place here, and I can’t forget to mention Christmas. I love seeing the giant angels on both sides of the square light up at night. It’s magical.
Calle Ancha
It’s also one of the main streets in the old town. It’s equally beautiful day and night, but I prefer the night atmosphere, especially in the summer.
You can see well-known restaurants that have been open for years, like Casanis Bistrot and Cafè Flore, in the right corner as you walk up the street.
These two restaurants have aesthetically pleasing facades that will make you stop for pictures. They are surrounded by gorgeous bougainvillaea flowers. They’re usually fuchsia, but some are yellow and red-like.
Plaza Santo Cristo
As you walk up Calle Ancha, you’ll find Santo Cristo Square on the right-hand side.
The square features a fountain and a small church.
It’s a lovely square, featuring the white-painted church and surrounding buildings, with the restaurant and flamenco tavern standing out with its yellow facade.
The square is picturesque, and you can also sometimes take a photo next to the cute pink motorbike.
If you leave the square and continue walking up the street, you’ll come across La Fonda Heritage Hotel, a luxury hotel built in a historical building. If you have a chance, have dinner at its rooftop terrace, it’s magical.
Calle Ortiz de Molinillo
This street isn’t as popular as Calle Carmen, but it’s lovely too.
The beginning of the street is home to souvenir shops, which you might want to check out; however, my favourite part is the one that is windy and goes up a little hill. The corner is decorated with flower pots, making it a great spot to take photos.
If you look up at the end of the street, you’ll see a small shrine with a virgin.
Plaza de la Victoria
This small square is very charming with its fountain in the middle, benches and one of my favourite and my partner’s places to eat churros con chocolate: Churrería Marbella.
The fountain is small, but if you look closely, you’ll see small frog sculptures, which are actually the water taps.
Personally, I think this square is the prettiest at the end of May, when the jacaranda flowers blossom. These purple flowers, which aren’t native to Marbella, are very pretty.
A less than a minute walk from the square, it’s my top recommended tavern: Taberna La Niña del Pisto. It’s cosy, authentic and local.
Calle San Lázaro
Calle San Lázaro is one of the narrowest streets in Marbella Old Town. The truth is that you can easily miss this street when exploring the old town. However, if you book a tour, you’re more likely to pass this street.
What makes this street worth visiting are two things: its aesthetics and its bars, especially Taberna La Niña del Pisto, my favourite tapa bar in Marbella.
Both sides of the streets have traditional small bars and are decorated with green plants that stand out against the white of the buildings.
Calle Valdés
This narrow street is charming and picturesque. You can’t walk the street without noticing the small tiles with traditional items and places in Southern Spain. I also love the rugged texture of the white walls.
As you walk the street, there are some lovely independent shops and an Insta-worthy coffee shop serving top-notch gelato (La Dolceria by Aroma). Unlike other places, this cafe serves unique flavours such as salted caramel, lavender, and peanut butter that you don’t find elsewhere. I just wish they had more lactose-free options.
If you walk up Calle Valdes, you’ll arrive at the emblematic Orange Square.
Calle Caballeros
This street behind Plaza de los Naranjos is a hidden gem. Here, you could find two mansions, particularly house numbers 5 and 8, where the mayor of Marbella lived from 1868 to 1873.
The main feature of this street is the arched gate that connects the two buildings on the street, making it a great spot for photos.
Plaza de la Iglesia
Alongside Plaza de los Naranjos, this square is one of the most beautiful in the centre of Marbella. It features a fountain with a cross, and it has two important historical buildings and remains: Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Church and part of Marbella Castle walls.
Depending on the time of the year, you can see oranges and other types of flowers decorating the side door of the church.
Conclusion on the prettiest streets and squares in Marbella
There are many small, pretty streets around Marbella’s historic centre, so it’s difficult to cover them all. The ones mentioned above are some of my favourites and most popular.
Would you include any other street on this list? Let me know in the comments below.
If you’d like to learn more about Marbella, check out this guide about the best activities and this one about the history.
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The local squares are always my favorite places in a city. Thanks for this list for Marbella!